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FREEDOM'S BANNER, 



BT 

MRS. L. T. WHITESIDE. 



^niei'ed' acc<yfdlng to Act of Congress^ in the year Eighteen 
Hundred and Sixty -seven, by Mrs, L. T Wkitesidej in ike 
Clerk* s office of the Duirict of Southern Ohio. 






LONG BOTTOM, MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO. 

1867. 






PREFACE. 



The Author of this little work claims no remarkable 
poetical gift, but through the persuasion of judicious and 
thinking men, she made up her mind to offer it to the 
public, to peruse if they see fit. She has taken all the 
pains within her reach to make it interesting to Union- 
loving people ; firmly believing it to be right for woman as 
well as man to use every laudable effort to put down vice 
and immorality, and train the rising generation to be 
willing to put their shoulder to the wheel, and try to save 
our Government that has cost so many valuable lives and 
such immense treasure. If any errors should be found in 
regard to dates, names, numbers, or otherwise, will be 
cheerfully- rectified when they are made known. The 
Author believes that there are tens of thousands of 
women that could do a great deal toward saving and 
strengthening our Government without usurping author- 
ity or acting out of their proper sphere. If we train our 
little sons and daughters, at the fireside, to be loyal men 
and women we cannot fail to do some good. Trusting 
that any or all who may condescend to read this little 
work will remember that the Author claims honesty of 
heart in the work; that is all she claims Trusting that 
some good may be accomplished, the result is left in the 
hands of an all-wise and merciful God, 

Mrs, L. T. WHITESIDE. 



FREEDOM'S ^ BANNER. 



AND DEATH OP OUR MARTYRED 
PRESIDENT. 

On the twelfth day of February, 

Eighteen hundred and nine, 
Our much lamented President 

Was born, with talents fine. 



What is now Larue countyj 
Was his birth-place, 'tis said. 

Near Nolin creek, Kentucky, 
He for seven years was fed. 

His father was unwilling 
Any longer there to stay, 

So he took his little family, 
And moved them right away. 

It was quite easy then to haul 

All Mr. Lincoln had ; 
And Abraham could drive the cow, 

Though quite a little lad. 



He crossed the river on a raft, 



To Indiana's shore 



Then had to cut a road through woods, 
Full twenty miles or more. 

To southern Indiana 

Mr. Lincoln quickly went; 
Where school teachers were hard to find, 

And money nearly spent. 

Here Abraham first learned to plow, 

And lor his father teamed ; 
And many a lesson studied hard, 

Where naught but hearth-light gleam'd. 



Ere Abraham was ten years old 

His worthy mother died, 
But in a year his father did 

Another one provide. 

When he had lived some thirteen years 

In Indiana State, 
Said Mr. i^incoln, " Here I will 

ISO longer risk my fate." 

He quickly moved to Hlinois, 

Took Alirahara and all ; 
Purchased a farm without a fence, 

kSo Abe must use a maul. y^^ 

Assisted by John Hunter, 

The job was quickly done ; 
For Abe could split his share of rails, 

And have his jokes and fun, 

Mr. Lincoln, for some reason, 

Was very discontent; 
And when one year had pass'd away. 

He to (Jole county went. 

Then Thomas Lincoln moved no more, 
Till he with time was done; 

He left fv)r the celestial clime, ' ^ 

In eighteen fifty-one. ,]; ' 

Now I'll return to Abraham, 

And view some different scenes. 

When he was nineteen years of age, 
He went to New Orleans. 



A hired hand upon a raft, 

He joyfully went down. 
And did wh:tever he was bid, 

Without the slightest frown. 

He hired on a fiat boat 

In eighteen thirty-one ; ' '''^^^ j*"/; 
He made another trip, and tfiW^' ' ' 

Plis boating work was done. 



FREEDOM 3 BANNER. 

At New Siilem be was clerking, 

In eighteen thirty- two, 
When a call was made for volunteers, 

The Indians to subdue. 

He was chosen for a captain. 

And to the war he went, 
To stop the great invasion, 

His heart was fully bent. 

He made no false pretensions, 

To win immortal fame, 
Yet something bright as rainbow 

Seemed painted on his name. 

Many soldiers had got weary, 
Ere their time had pass'd away. 

And at Ottawa they were discharg'd 
About the last ol May. 

More volunteers were iieeded. 

For Black Hawk was not caught : 

Said Abe -'I'm going back to stay 
Till the last battle's fought.'^ 

He was enroll'd a private. 

And went to war again ; 
And as long as he was needed. 

Did cheerfully remain. 

During the war some said that he 
Had earn'd a double name, 

And so they call'd him " honest Abe," 
For he was without blame. 

He ran for Legislator, 

In eighteen thirty-four, 
But seven votes were lacking, 

And he had to give it o'er. 

Then in thirty-six and thirty-eight, 
He ran, and won the prize, 

And did the same in forty, 
Opening Democratic eyes. 



FRagDOM'S BANNER. 

From Kentucky's fairest daughters^ 

He chose himself a wife ; 
And in forty- two Miss Mary Tod 

Ended his single life. 

In eighteeri forty-seven, 

He performed a splendid feat, ■. 

And in the House Representatives, 
He quickly took his seat. 

In eighteen hundred sixty, 
There was a dreadful strife, 

And sixty one, at Baltimore, 
The rebels sought his life. 

But the ejv'e that watched o'er Moses^ 
No length of time could dim; 

He was guided safe to Washingtonj 
Just where they needed him. 

No more forgiving spirit, 

Has been shrouded here in clay, 

Since America was settled, 
Is my firm belief to-day. 

For he was so forgiving, 

He scarce could tell how, 
In his heart, to make the leaders 

Of the Great Rebellion bow. 

He thought a small chastisement 
Would make them see their sin, 

And his arms were alwa^ys open, 
Willing to take them in. 

Just seventy-five thousand. 

He order'd dress'd in blue, 
And thought they were sufficient, 

The rebels to subdue. 

But they had got so seifishj 

And also stubborn grown, 
They said they'd whip the Yankees out, 

Or else be " let alone.'- 



freedom's banner. 

They starved our men in prison, 
And thousands they did slay; 

How cnn they answer for their blood 
In the great Judgment Day. 

The Yankees took their capitol, 

And pat out: all the fire ; 
But in rebel hearts it kindled, 

A most tremendous ire. 

The Bhock they brought upon us. 
No mortal tongue can tell, 

When Seward was left bleeding. 
And our brave Lincoln fell. 



Their crimes have been recorded^ 
And their bark to atoms riven, 

?iow they have to come to Johnson, 
And ask to be foro-iven. 



God save the glorious Union ! 

.On thee we do depend 
To keep our banner waving, 

Till time shall have an end. 



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THE LIFE AND DEATH OF LIEUT 
GEN. WINFIELD SCOTT. 

Ju seventeen hundred and eighty-six, 
When flowers were sweetly blooming, 

The war was done and victory won, 
And no British cannons booming. 

'Twas on the thirteenth day of June, 

He came on earth a stranger, 
When but a youth he lov'd the truth. 

And never ran from danger. 

'Twas in Virginia he was born, 

'Neath colors worth sustaining; 
With a loyal heart he did his part. 

Where shot and shell were raining. 



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freedom's banner. 

William aBd Maiy College was 

The place he graduated, 
{tSuch men were few.) at twenty-two^ 

He was Captain, it is stated. 

The ninth of March at Vera Cruz, 

Our noble troops were landed. 
In forty-seven, neath smiles from Heayen, 

And he those troops commanded. 

■Tis said he conquered Mexico, 

When it was six months later. 
And might have staid^ when peace was madc% 

Remaining its dictator. 

When treason raised her wicked head. 

Beneath a Southern banner, 
Said he '* My boys there'll be a noise, ^' 

For now we'll have to tan her. 

He strove with all his might and power, 

To check the vilest treason; 
Too frail to stand the high command. 

He withdrew for that reason. 

In eighteen hundred sixty-one, 

The first day of November, 
To younger men he left it then, 

If rightly I remember. 

Then while they strove to conquer those, 

Who claim'd they had seceded, 
He gave advice, (worth highest price.) 

Whenever it was needed. 

He prayed to have the stripes and stars 
Throughout the Union planted ; 

He lived to see our victory 
God has in mercy granted. 

'Twas on the twenty-ninth of May 

He pass'd o'er Jordan's river, 
In New York State he met his fate, 

From death none could deliver. 



FREEDOArS BANNER. 



At West PoiRt, where he breath'cl his last. 

may he sweetly slumber ! 
When loyal braves come from their graves 

He'll be amono: the number. 



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THE LEADING EVENTS OF APRIL, I860, 

The battle of Five Forks was fought. 

They tell me, the first day ; 
And on the second Davis thought 

Our men he'd run away. 

Our lines in front of Petersburg 

He tried wkh all his might ; 
From Petersburg and Richmond too. 

He order'd speedy flight. 

•Twas on the third our Union boys. 

With shouts and loud huzzas, 
Reoccupied those very towns, 

And raised the stripes and stars. 

Phil. Sheridan at the same time. 

If truth was told to me, 
Did all that lay within his power 

To hunt up General Lee. 

Then on the fifth at Jettersville, 

Things wore a different shape; 
For he sent word to General Grant, 

That Lee could not escape. 

The sixth, the seventh, and the eighth, 

Rebs drank a bitter cup, 
Then on the ninth soon General Lee 

Gave his whole army up. 

'Twas on the tenth when Sherman moved, 

Jo. Johnson got afraid. 
And on the road toward Raleigh soon 

He hurried off dismay'd. 



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'Twas on the twelfth when Sherman march'd. 

With bonny boys in blue ; 
He got the news that Lee was caught, 

Which soon like lightning flew. 

The thirteenth day Mobile was ours^ 

Though many a life it cost, 
And Raleigh too was occupied, 

And rebel hopes were lost. 

Brave Anderson the fourteenth day, 

Hoisted the flag again 
O'er Sumter, which four years before, 

He strove hard to maintain. 

On the same night our President 

Received a deadly wound, 
And the assassin quickly fled, 

Hoping he'd ne'er be found. 

Fred. Seward and his father, too, 

Got wounds of every shape. 
And Johnson, if I'm rightly told. 

Did narrowly escape. 

The fifteenth, morn soon usher'd in, 

When news was quickly spread, 
Tho' it was not yet eight o'clock. 

Our President was dead ! 

Unnumbered tears throughout our land 

Where shed the nineteenth day, 
While loyal hearts to his remains 

Did solemn tribute pay. 

The twenty-first from Washington 

A train of cars did run. 
Which bore the last remains of our 

Dear President and son. 

At Springfield may bright angels watch 

O'er their mouldering clay, 
Till Jesus makes his jewels up, 

On the great rising day. 



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THE NORTHERN SHIP. 

The Northern ship is ready, and, 

Her banners are iinfurl'd, 
There is none can find her parallel. 

If they should search the world. 

Her timbers are all seasoned well, 

Her sails of canvass good, 
In all our ship cannot be found 

An inch ol rotten wood. 

Abe Lincoln is our Captain brave, 

And Hamlin is the mate ; 
And with them, we are bound to have 

Free press, free speech, free State. 

Our sailors brave, they want no slave, 

Theylre sods of Uncle Sam ; 
And when you see her on the Avave, 

You'll find she is no sham. 



We'll take the trip to Washington, 

And clinch a nail or two; 
And then we are to Kansas bound, 

With all our jolly crew. 

We'll plant the tree of liberty. 
Where ruffians seek their prey ; 

And it shall bud and blossom there. 
When they're all done away. 

Her branches green shall long be seen, 
Tho' Southern winds do blow ; 

For Uncle Sam has sons enough 
To water it, I know. 



There, firmly rooted, it shall stand, 
Where crystal waters glide, 

For 'tis the tree of liberty; 
The North American pride. 



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" HURRAH FOR BROUGH !" 

Rouse, rouse, ye true sons of Ohio ! 

We need men courageous o.nd tough, 
To check up those Yallandinghamers, 

Who're shouting so much against Brough. 

Not a word against Tod Avould I utter, 
For he never was hasty or rough, 

But the Copperheads cried ''Abolition,'" 
And now howl the same against Brough.. 

I was born and raised up in Meigs county. 

Where traitors got many a bluff; 
I've a father, a husband, and brothers 

As true to the Union as Brough. 

We surely would fare worse than orphans. 

Who are left for a cold world to cuff. 
If a tory should govern Ohio, 

Instead of the noble John Brough, 

The Copperheads, doom'd to cross fire- 
Will soon find a place hot enough, 

For the rebels in arms hate a coward, 
And so do all true men like 5i*o^^gh. 

I'll throw in my might for the Union, 

Tho' Copperheads round me should snuit, 

And I'll pray for the star-spangled banner. 
While patriots vote for John Brough. 



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INSCRIBED TO THE NEW-SCHOOL 
DEMOCRACY. 

Your spider-web Democracy, 

Will be of short duration, 
For you resemble Jonah's gourd 

Too much, to rule our nation. 

For months you kept a constant howl. 

About emancipation. 
And all your secret plots have been 

To help divide our nation. 



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There's many a child left fatherless, 

And widows, near starvation, 
Twas caused by those you're helping now 

To overthrow our nation. 

The orphans' and the widows' cries 

Have reached God's habitation, 
And He'll avenge the loyal' blood, 

Poured out to save our nation. 

How do you think you'll stand before 

The God of all creation, 
To answer for your treachery 

To our once happy nation ? 



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HARRISON CHASE, WHO DIED APRIL 

7, 1864. 

To the call of his country he bravely responded, 
Tho' feeble in body his courage was strong. 

With a cavalry regiment in Western Virginia, 

He went without murmur to swell the proud throng. 

It was the Fourth Regiment, for six months enlisted, 
He thought his frail body that long would endure, [tion, 

But consumption soon took him from war's dread commo- 
We trust to a home that is lasting and pure. 

In a hospital far from his father and mother, 

No brother to aid him, or sister to sigh, 
From Burlington town, on the seventh of April, 

His spirits was wafted to mansions on high. 

George Hamilton went and took charge of his body, 
Then boards he soon-press'd, and a box he soon made, 

With a heart one might envy he stood by his mess-mate, 
And soon in that box his cold body was laid. 

An ambulance took them to New Creek, Virginia, 
To Parkersburg next, on the cars they soon came. 

Thence a steamboat convey'd them safe to Meigs county. 
To friends v/ho will ever love Hamilton's name. 



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In Rutland he staid, till his kind hearted mess-mate. 

In the damp grave he saw quietly laid ; 
Can ever such friendship on earth be forgotten ? 

Or how can it ever by us be repaid ? 



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THE ELECTORAL VOTE OF 1864. 

In eighteen hundred and sixty-four. 
Abe was elected for four years more. 
Soon February came rolling in, 
To count the votes they did begin. 

The votes were counted right in the House. 
The Senate was there as still as a mouse. 
Two hundred and twenty-three, they said. 
For Abe had killed McClellau dead. 

George B. McClellan had twenty-one, 
And so had George H. Pendleton, 
Two hundred and twelve A. Johnson got. 
Which tied the reins in a double knot. 



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COMPOSED FOR JAMES G. MITCHELL 
ON THE DEATH OF HIS SON. 

With Columbia's brave sons, to put down this rcbeliion, 
Young Byron enlisted, and proudly did go, 

From brother and sister, dear father and mother : 
Though painful the duty, he soon faced the foe. 

He knew that his liberty cost blood and treasure. 
Then when he was needed how <)ould he say no ? 

'Twas like tearing heart strings to leave his dear kindred, 
But soon he enlisted and went down below. 

Death came like a torrent and called for his spirit 
From New Orleans city it swept him away, 

To meet his dear sister in Eden's fair bowers. 
And with her forever and ever to stav. 



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You'll soon lifive to cross over Jordan's proud billow^, 
Where Byron now waits, on the opposite shore, 

To meet his dear father and kind, loving* mother. 
And welcome them home, to be parted no more. 



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ON THE LIFE OF WILLIAM TEGUMSEH 
SHERMAN. 

In eighteen hundred twenty^ 

God sent him here on earth, 
And Lancaster, Ohio, 

Was honor'd with his birth. 



It was in February, 

(The noble and true,) 
Just out in Fairfield county, 

His infant breath he drew. 

His father died of cholera, 
In eighteen twenty-nine. 

To raise eleven children. 
Needed a fortune fine. 

'Tis said that his kind parent 
Left but a small estate, 

But he and Thomas Ewing 
Had been quite intimate. 

Said Ewing, • '' I'll take Billy, 
And raise him as my own." 

In Lancaster, Ohio, 

Good seed was quickly sown. 

Although he was a cadet, 
In eighteen thirty-six, 

With weekly balls and whiskey, 
Young Billy couldn't mix. 

In eighteen hundred forty, 
He gladly heard the tune : 

He stands the sixth in merit. 
This thirtieth day of June. 



I'l freedom's banner. 

'Twas then he graduated, 
With forty-two in class. 

From West Point then he hurried, 
Without the slightest gas. 

In Florida, they tell me. 
He did a faithful part ; 

Then soon to California 
He went, with all his heart. 

In eighteen hundred fifty, 
Just in the prime of life, 

In Washington, Miss Ewing 
Became his lawlul wife. 

In eighteen hundred sixty, 
He saw the cloud arise ; 

Then left Lousiana, 
And many did surprise. 

He saw the wire-working. 
And understood it well, 

^aid he, " They won't be quiet 
Until they powder smell," 



Rebellious eyes had watched him. 

And envied him his skill ; 
But none had brains sufficient. 



To sway the heart of Bill. 



He told them he was loyal, 
And left his office there, 

Then went to Mr. Lincoln 
And said, '' for war prepare.'' 

Said he, '' A large volcano 
Is burning 'neath our feet, 

And we should be preparing, 
The dreadful flame to meet." 

The cruel war came on us, 
Just as he did predict ; 

He girded on his armor. 
And shared in the .conflict. 



Bat uow the war is over. 

xVnd God preserved his life ; 
May his days be long and happy. 

With Ellen, his dear wife. 

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COMPOSED FOR A MOTHER, TO SEND 
TO HER SON IN THE ARMY. 

Our ancestors fought, and their precious blood spilt, 
That their children sweet peace should enjoy ; 

But invaders have come, and their sons now must tight. 
Or they soon will our freedom destroy. 

The Lord watch'd o'er Moses and Joseph, you know, 

And his eyes never yet have grown dim. 
My prayer for you is, that as long as you live, 

You'll be constantly trusting in him. 

But if your precious life should be taken away, 

While endeavoring our country to save, 
\i would break my poor heart, but Vd thank the goo^l Loif*d, 

You liad not filled a foul traitor's grave. 



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A WARNING TO DANOERS. 

ye giddy, proud and vain 
Who now upon the earth remain; 
Remember God who reigns on high, 
flas said that Adam's race die. 

The truth to you I'm going to tell, 

1 knew the lady's kindred well. 
Among the first she'd get a beau, 
And then to dances she would go. 

She thought that dancing was no crime 
And often wasted precious time ; 
To her last ball she soon did go. 

But did not dream that it was so. 



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Ere the same week had past away, 
She was a lump of lifeless clay ; 
The gent who took her to the ball, 
Into her grave did nearly fall. 

The rope was trembling in his hand, 

As o'er her coffin he did stand ; 

The hands which swung her round and rouBd, 

Helped lower her down in the damp ground. 

Your bodies may be richly clad, 
But when death comes you will be sad ; 
For none but those who serve the Lord, 
In heaven can reap the great reward. 



ON THE DEATH OF ARTHUR AND WES- 
LEY LAWRENCE. 

« 

Arthur Lawrence was respected, 

By acquaintances, far and near, 
But said he, •' To face the rebels, 

In the ranks I must appear." 

Soon he left his weeping parents. 

Saying '- God will be my shield, 
For I'll try to do my duty 

In a tent or on the field." 

Time arrived for re-enlisting : 
He a veteran- was enroll'd ; 
Afterward a wounded hero^ 

Trusting God all things controird. 

He with Christian resignation, 

Patiently for death did wait ; 
Then by Union men was buried, 

In Lousiana State. 

May his mother be submissive ; 

All must pass through death's dark shade. 
To attain a crown of glory, 

Countless rears can never fade. 



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Wesley Lawrence, (Arthur's cousin.) 

Left his home the very day 
Arthur far from friends and kindred. 

Did the debt of nature pay. 

He went to a basket meeting. 

Bosoms there with grief did swell, 
When the parting hand was given, 

And he said.^ '' My friends, farewell V' 

From his weeping wife he hurried. 

Though it nearly breaks his heart. 
To suppress the great rebellion. 

He went forth to do his part. 

On the altar of his countrVj 

Just Vjefore the foemen's aims, 
W^hen they tried to count the martyrs, 

Wesley wa,s among the names. 

hi the burning sand of Dixie, 

Though his wife and kindred weep. 
Rebels never more can harm him, 

Jesus guards him in his sleep. 



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THE DEATH OF ASBURY AND MA^ 
RION MILLS. 

Asbury Mills and Marion, 

Were brothers, brave and true. 
They volunteer'd to face the foe, 

And quickly dressed in blue. 

Each did perform a faithful part, 

Till he could do no more, 
And then the Lord call'd them away 

From earth's polluted shore. 

Their numerous friends were left to mourn. 

When death called them away. 
And their cold bodies were sent home, 

Two lumps of lifele-s clay. 



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Though cannons loud on earth should roar. 

Or storms beat on their graves, 
I trust their spirits will be safe, 

Beyond death's chilling waves. 

They are mouldering on an eminence. 

Near the Virginia shore, 
The marble slab which marks the place, 

I can view from my door. 

I often cast my eyes that way, 

And think of days gone by, 
Then wonder why God called them home, 

Instead of worthless I. 

They had two brothers in the field, 
Whose hearts for them were warm; 

They went through showers of shot and shell, 
But did survive the storm. 

Two more at home with parents staid. 

('Tis said reluctantly,) 
O may those severed ties unite. 

In long eternity. 



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THE BATTLE OF FISHER'S HILL, 
FOUGHT SEPT. 22, 1864. 

On the twenty-second day 

Of September last,*^' 
There was a battle fought 

That few have ever surpassed. 

The rebel General Early, 

Encamp'd at Fisher Hill, 
Got a whipping he'll remember 

Let him travel where he will. 



Thie wag written in 1865. 



freedom's bannee. , 

The sixth and nineteentli corps in froui.,, 

Were first drawn up in line, 
While the eighth corps, under Oeueral C'rookB, 

Arranged the business fine, 

.TiiSt at the right they waited, 

Perhaps two hours time. 
Tin Generals Crooks and Sheridan 

Rode all along the line. 

To the foot of the NortJi Mou.ntai!k 

They were ordered soon to go, 
Then stealthily as a cat they went,, 

And flanked the Southern foe. 

Through brxish, in every shape and form. 

Four miles those heroes went, 
Up hill and down, with glittering steel 

As if by demons sent. 

Then deafening yells And bayonets, 

Caused rebel blood to chill, 
They charged them many times to get 

To the pikCj on Fishers HilL 

Imboden slipped behind them. 

To win im.mortal fame, 
But AverilFs men were wide awake. 

And put them all to shame. 

A large amount of muskets. 
Were captured in the fight. 

Wth two-and°twenty cannon, 
Which put the rebs to flight. 

EleTen hundred prisoners, 

Were taken on that day. 
The sixth and- nineteenth corps .each did, 

A noble work they say. 

Soon Longstreet came as if he was 

Of all mankind the best. 
Our bonny boys soon whipped them ©utj 

Just as they did the rest. 



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As Blieridan drew near his meu. 

I've credibly been told, 
He said "God bless you every oiir\ 

You're worth joiir weight in gohlJ 

Kor Emory, Wright and Sheridan, 
Soon deafening cheers arose, 

I'or Generals Crooks and AveriH too 
And thus rhe «cerio did close. 



SHERMAN'S B.AIl). 

ITie ninth day of Nd%'ember. 

In eighteen sixty-four, 
Brave Sherman left Atlanta, 

For a far distant shore. 



His soldiers said, "'We'll follow 

Our leader to the coast." 
l)f such a splendid army^ 
^An emperor might boast . 

The ninth day of December, 
One Captain Duncan said, 

ril descend the Ogeecheey 
And go to Hilton Head. 

The first important tidings 
Since Sherman started out, 

Was brought to General Foster, 
By Shermrn'g dariii;^ scout. 

The thirteenth day brave ShcrtTiarj, 

Took Fort McAllister, 
The capture of Savannah 

Seemed sure, he did aver. 

•vNews to the War Department," 
Said he, '' I now must send/' 

Then went on board a vessel, 
And his iirst riie«sage pe^M 



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FREEDOM S HANKER. 

Said he, "No vile guerilias 
Disturbed us on our route, 

And all our teams look better. 
Than whcxi we started out. 

We've gathered mules and horses 
And negroes, without cost ; 

The army is most splendidj 
And not a wagon lost. 

The twenty-first brave Sherroan, 

Into Savannah went, 
Then on the twenty-second, 

Wrote to the President. 

'• I have a Christmas present, 

I beg to give to you, 
ft is Savannah City, 

With big guns, not a few. 

'* I've ammunition plenty, 
And cotton bales on hand, 

Some five-=and-twenty thousand, 
Which are at vour command.''" 



UUMPOSED FOR COLUMBUS REED. 

The soldier who goes in defense of his country^ 
Knows well how his birth-right to prize, 

Vhit the dark vault of time holds the key to the fatiircj. 
And keeps it locked up from the poor soldier's cyea. 

}le knows not the moment he'll fail killed or wo'anded, 

Or prisoner be, in the hands of the foe ; 
ret God has reveal'd many truths in the Biblej 

Which all should remember while traveling below. 

He says that his eyes will be over the righteouSj 
An«i that he will listen to each fervent prayer. 
But his face is against every one who does evil, 

And none but the righteous true richea shall sh^^re. 



i4 PEKEDOM S BANNER. 

To th6 call of our country you quickly responded, 

Aod always was faithful and true, 
Down, down to the grave you will take scars of honor. 

Bought dearly at Vicksburg. while dress'd in blue. 

When Columbia- s soiis shall have crushed the rebclUoB, 

And peace to the nation restored, 
Long' may you live, 'neath the star-^spangled banner, 

Then lay by your crutches and live with the Lord. 

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LINES ON THE DEATH OF GOVERHOB 
CORWIN. 

in seveiileen hundred and ninety-fivr. 

With talents like the sun, 
The twenty-ninth day of July, 

His earthly race begun. 

.No nobler heart has ever been 

Admitted to the bar; 
'Tis said his company was sought 

At home, ^e^nd from afar, 



A representative they say 
He was, at twenty-eight. 

In nine years more a Oongressmau. 
In nine more ruled his State. 



Old Uncle Sam in five years more, 

(All ^ood men will aver,) 
By a majority of votes^ 

Made hira a Senator. 

View him again in five years more. 

His talents you can see, 
Mke diamonds set in glittering gold, 

Ruling the Treasury. 

When he was sixty-five years old. 
He gaw the gathering storm, 

8aid he, ^' The old ship must be saved, 
What part can I perform ?•' 



FKEI::D0M ?• >iA>.>cE 



His heart was filled with loyaltv. 

When he was but a lad, 
He longed to see rebellion crushed. 



He was at boine with wife and friends, 
His daughter's wedding-day ; 

But soon to Washington he went. 
Where death took him away. 

He left unnumber'd laurels here. 

His loyal heart had won. 
No patriot should e'er forget 

Ohio's noble son. 

May angels watch his lifeless clay. 

Till Jesus bids it rise, 
Then may he wear a glittering crowa. 

Beyond the starry skies. 



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THE UNION SHIP. 

Our Union ship is ready, 

And her banners wave high, 
She is going down to Dixie, 

All secession rights to try. 

Okorus— Abe Lincoln is our captain^ 
With Hamlin by his side, 
So jump on board the vessseJ, 
And we'll all take a ride, 

Uncle Sam has spent his millions. 

Just to put her in good trim, 
And there's no place in her cabin, 

For men who don't love him. 

We have U, S. Grant and Sherman, 

To watch the highest mast^ 
With a host of Yankee sailorB 

To keep the rigging fast. 

We will land our Union vessel. 

Safe in a Southern port, 
Then raise our nation's banner, 

O'er eyery rebel fort. 



LINES ON THE DEATH T. C. TORRBNOK, 

To fight for the Union, 

His mother he left, 
Who had been for years 

Of her husband bereft. 

With the seventh Iowa, 

III company C, 
From Ottumwa he went, 

With the brave cavalry. 

To Davenport City, 

They hurried away,- 
Kut did not expect 

Yery long there to stay. 

Fn a hospital, soon 

He lay on a gick bed. 
And for six weeks his mother 

Watched o'er him in dread. 

She pray'd for his health, 

While she viewed him through tears, 

For she had but few hopes, 
To a thousand fears. 

When. she found he was coldj 

And his eyes getting dim, 
•* Do you know you arc dying?'' 

She then said to him. 

He looked at her earnest, 

And said, '^ Is that so ? 
Then straighten mc mother." 

And, ^* Now let me go.'^ 

He smiFd, and said to her, 

"■ In peace try to live. 
For I do my enemies 

Freely forgive. 

Tell my brother and sisters. 

When I sleep in death, 
'' That I lov'd them each one, 

While the Lord lent me breath/' 



FREEDOM- i RAN N EH. 

While an iunoceot smiio 
On his features did play, 

God sent lor his spirit, 
And took it away. 

The miles to be tiMveied, 
Were more than eight score, 

Kre the heart-broken mother, 
Gould reach her own shore. 

By the side of his father 

They laid him ay/ ay, 
To rest undisturbed, 

Till the great judgment daj. 



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INPOKMATION WANTED. 

Oome all you friends of freedom. 

And give a listening ear, 
A sSketch about my nephew. 

I want you all to hear. 

[fis pa and only brother, 

Enter'd the Union field, 
And staid until affliction 

Oompeird them both to yield. 

He was left with his dear mother. 
To care for things at home, 

Till fortune should smile on them. 
And his kind pa would come. 

When Morgan enter'd Chester, 
And bnrn'd his father's mill, 

Said he, '^ My hopes are blighted, 
But work some more I will." 

He hurried down near Vicksbur^. 

Some cotton there to raise. 
But in rebel hearts was kindled 

A most trero-endous blaze. 



^S rEBEDuM'8 BANNE-K. 

To JacksoOj Mississippi, 
They liurried him away. 

And his friends have never seen lura 
Up to the present day. 

'Ti.^ .said that he was murder'd 
lu September sixty-four. 

And his weeping mother. 
Will see him here uo more. 

Benjamin Knight, his father. 
Game from the State of Maine. 

And God blest him with children 
Without a rebel vein. 

I want some information 
From Daniel 5 his dear son, 

If any living mortal. 

Knows how it can be done. 

May all, his friends and kindred.. 

Till death calls them away, 
Pray for a happy meeting. 

Where there is endless day. 



ON I'HE DEATH OF SERGEANT E. P. 
TIFFANY. 

Wheo the first call for troops was made, 
He bade adieu to friends and shade. 

Ko half-way Union man was he. 
Each vein was full of loyalty. 

Though he returned to friends again. 

With them he did not long remain. 

When Captain Keys entered the field, 

Said he, '^ I'll go, the rebs must yield,'' 

A martyr's grave at Fisher's -Hill, 

In sixty-four he had to fill : 
He was belov'd and miss'd by all, 

They griev'd at bis untimely fall. 



freedom's banker. 2H 

They buried him beneath a tree. 

From war and strife forever free. 
His parents slept beneath the sod 

Ere he was calFd away to God. 

His friends went after his remains. 

And now he sleeps on Tupper's Plains. 
The marble slab placed at his head, 

Tells friends and foes for what he bled. 

Till we who mourn o'er friends who're lost^ 
Can count up what our freedom, cost, 
\ O may it ne'er of us be said. 
We ever raised a Copperhead. 



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ON THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN EDWIN 
KEYES. 

He left his wife and little sou. 

And went to face the foe, 
His sisters too were near his heart 

And grieved to see him go. 

His scholars oft had heard him pray. 
That they in heaven might stand, 

Around the dazzling throne of God, 
A bright unbroken band. 

They grieved to have their teacher go, 

Where cannon loud would roar 
And feared they never more would meet, 

On this terrestial shore. 

He loved to view the stripes and stars, 

And could not bear to see 
Our blood-bought liberty destroy'd, 
^ By Southern chivalry. 

His Spartan boys soon followed him. 

From his own native shore, 
And then at Lynchburg saw him fall, 

In eighteen sixty-four. 



30 freedom's banner. 

It was the eighteenth day of June, 
Their wounded Captain fell, 

Just lived one month in rebel hands. 
Then bade this world farewell. 

His numerous friends were left to mourn. 
When death call'd him away. 

And none the vacancy can fill, 
Till the great judgment day. 

He had to cross o'er Jordan's waves, 
To reach the shining shorfe : 

May friends and kindred all unite, 
Where parting is no more. 



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ON THE DEATH OF SYLVESTER Q, 
SHUMWAY. 

When war, like a deluge, 

Swept over our land. 
Said he, '■'• I'm going. 

In Keyes' command." 

To fight for the Union, 

And conquer our foes, 
I'll follow^our banner, 

Wherever it goes 

His life for our country. 

At Piedmont he gave, 
And there he lies mouldering, 

Within the cold grave. 

He left his two brothers, 

On this earth to roam, 
George was his companion. 

But James was at home. 

The love of his Captain, 

And brothers-in-arms, *• 
He had won for himself, 

By his numerous charms. 



FREEDOM S JIAKNER, 

His parents iiud sisters, 
He'll meet here no more, 

}>nt will eagerly \Yait, 
On the opposite shore. 



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BRANDS RAID THROUGH KENTUOKY 
INDIANA AND OHIO, 

When he went into Kentu'cky, 

He had to fly the track ; 
Colonel Jacob and his heroes 

Soon drove the raiders back. 

rjjiptain Carter met him soon. 

At Colnmbia, they say, 
And fonght him like a hero, 

Till wonnded there he lay. 

Captain (now Major) Fishback, 

Came and assum'd command, 
Then he hurried to Green river, '-^ 

And halted his vile band. 

I think he never wanted 

To fight with More again, 
For- there he lost a Colonel, 

And thirty other men. 

Four thousand, six hundred, 

With Morgan at their head, 
Soon filled the town of Lebanon, 

With leaden hail, and dread. 

Colonel Hanson's squad of heroes 

Deserve immortal fame, 
x\lthough they did surrender, 

For them it was no shame. 

• 

Our heroes fought at Bladensburg, 

Till they could do no more, 
And then the rebels came across 

To Indiana's shore^ 



Jt was More that fought him at Green river. 



32 freedom's bannek. 

Then Corydon tliey plundered next, 

And soon to Salem went, 
And there they burned a depot, 

To give their meanness vent. 

When stores had all been plundered. 

And countless damage done. 
They turned their shameless faces. 

To go to Lexington. 

Through Hindsvilie, and through Pari.> 
To Dupont next they went, 

And there they burn'd and plunder'.] 
Until they were content. 

At just eight in the morning. 

The rebs went out of sight. 
And Hobson's cavalry at one. 

Came in, with all their might. 

When they found he was approaching. 

Excitement was so great. 
They hoped to reach Ohio, 

And then Kentucky State. 

When Harrison they entered. 

The plundering was begun. 
And soon they hoped to gobble up 

All at Camp Dennison. 

They couldn't get to Milford. 

Camp Shady soon they tried. 
And there they burn'd some wagons. 

Then onward soon did ride. 

Then all the way to Buffington, ■ 
They mills and bridges burn'd. 

And gobbled'up the horses,. 
Which other men had earned. 

Then they tried to cross the river. 

Into Yirginia State, 
But our Union-loving heroes, 

Showed them it wag too late. 



FREEDOM'S BANNER. 

Geuerals Hobsoii and Shackelford. 

And Jiidali did command. 
Just as brave a lot of heroes 

As ever graced the land. 

With beating hearts they hurried. 
And caught up with them there 

Then sent their deadly missiles, 
Soon flying through the air. 

The music from the gun-boats. 

Like thunder loud did roar, 
And then they quickly scattered. 

And hurried from the shore. 

The First and Eigth. Kentucky. 

A sabre charge did make, 
They were under Colonel Wolford. 

And rebel hearts did quake, 

"Tis said our brave commander.- 
Improved each fleeting hour. 

And that each tired soldier, " 
Did all within his power. 

They killed just fifty-seven. 

And wounded near a score. 
Dick Morgan was a captive, 

With some three hundred more. 

But Johnny, like a whirl-pool. 

Was going round and round. 
Then down iii Gallia county 

A bitter cup he found. 

A thousand men with horses. 

'Tis said, with many a saddle. 
Were captured by our heroes. 

But Johnny did skedaddle. 

They murder d Doctor Hudson 

(A citizen unarm'd,) 
He was living in Meigs county. 

Where other men were harm'd. 



FKEEDOM'S BANNER, 

Our heroes quickly follow'd, 

To old Columbian, 
_.\ud there they caught the raider. 

With all his rebel clan. 

It was July the twenty-sixthj 

In eighteen sixty-three, 
One Major Rue said, '' Johnny, 

You'll have to stay with me.'* 

• I have surrendered, 

And am to be parol' d ;" 
But soon the major show'd him, 
Tie had to be control'd. 

When General Shackelford arrived. 

He let the raider know, 
That down to General Burnside, 

Each one of them must go. 



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IVIFE OF LIEUT. GENERAL ULYSBS 
SIMPSON GRANT. 

fu seventeen hundred and ninety-four, 
His father came to this mundane shore, 
Westmoreland was the county's name, 
Where Jessie Grant to earth first came. 

His father- died in eighteen five, 
And left his Scottish son to thrive ; 
Apprenticed to a tanner he, 
Dreamt not of high posterity. 

l/rom Pennsylvania, his birth-place, 
He to Kentucky turned his face : 
Though Maysville may have suited many. 
He left it and went to Ravenna. 

Thence came to the Ohio State, 
Chose Hannah Simpson for a mate, 
It was in eighteen twenty-one, 
That Jesse's single days were^done. 

•^ The GeneraFs grand-father. 



F K E E D M S n A X .N J ; U 



111 <aN cjiiy-iwo their rirst-boni caiDC, 
CTIyses Simpson is his name ; 
September days were nearly tiown, 
l-jre his bright face on earth was kiiown. 

Vou might stand on Kentucky's shore. 
And see the little cottage door i 
Go there and view, none says you sha'n't. 
The birth-place of ])raYe General Grant. 

In Clermont county may it stand, 

Till peace shall reign throughout our lar. 

<)hio's soil 'twill ne'er disgrace. 

Nor yet a son of Adam's race. 

He soon became a sprightly hoj. 
Shunned labor for no trifling toy : 
What e'er he did was with his might. 
And thus he learned to read and write. 

Ere seventeen full years had past, 
Though he had labored hard and fa-t : 
By striving hard at intervals, 
He learned fractions through decimals. 

The honest lad with prospects fine, 
To West Point went in thirty-nine: 
"Twas said to him in forty-three, 
Second Lieutenant you shall be, 

July the first at Jefferson, 
His army service was begun ; 
Though brevet, Grant never conipiraueu. 
He in two years full title"-^' gained. 

He bravely fought in Mexico, 

Respected by high and lovv^ ; 

The treaty was in forty-eightj 

Then he was sent to New York Siaii .t 

In August he obtained consent, 
And went and married a Miss Dent : 
In St. Louis she did reside 
Till she was a Lieutenant's:!: bride. 



^- He was made a full second Lieutenant Sept. 30. 1845. 
t To New York city, t Grant wag now First Lieut. 



FREEDOM S BASNEil. 

It was in eighteen fifty-ono. 
Some Indian troubles were begun. 
At Fort Dallas- he struck a blow. 
That emigrants might onward go. 

Then Captain* Grant in fifty-four. 
Resigned and came to his own shore ; 
In Illinois in fiftj-nine. 
Ho vv^as a leather dealer^ (fine.) 

A Democrat before the war. 
Yet thought his flag worth lighting Ibi : 
When cowards scarce had nerve to gaze. 
The three months' men he helped to raise. 

A thousand hardy boys agreed. 
That Colonelf Grant should take the lead. 
To follow him from shore to shore, 
They volunteered for three years more. 

His worthy deeds can ne'er be told, 
Though worth to us far more than gold. 
When news from Chattanooga spread. 
Grant hira a medal Congress said. 

Jul}' the third in sixty-three, 
He met Pemberton 'neath a tree : 
And had a private interview. 
Grant's propositions he came to. 

Five battles lost outside the town. 
Had sunk Pemberton's spirits down : 
Ere the next morning's rising sun. 
Our nation's birth-day was begun. 

Then ere it had set in the west. 
Of Vicksburg he was dispossessed : 
Tfie oak{ was quickly cut away. 
And not a limb remains to-da}'. 



* He was brevetted Captain in 1849 and confirmed in 
1853. 

f In the summer of 1861 he received a commission from 
Governor Yates, as Colonel of the Twenty-First Illinois 
Volunteers— three months' men. 

J It is said the tree under which Pemberton surrendered his 
men was entireiv cut awav bv Grant's men as mementoes. 



freedom's banner. 

But if you go there you can view, 
The monument which stands in lieu ; 
Its hight is fully twenty feet, 
A pyramid all furnished neat. 

Surmounted with a splendid globe. 
More precious than a bridal robe ; 
An eagle there with wide spread wings. 
Tight in its beak a pennant clings. 

Inscribed E Pluribus Unum, 
(Before which traitors should be dumb ;) 
One claw the laurel will not yield, 
The other holds a splendid shiekL 

And on its wings 'tis plain to see. 
The bright Goddess of Liberty : 
(Thank God who did our colors guide,) 
There's victory on another side. 

it's put on there that all may see, 
Grant won the day in sixty-three- 
May patriots their voices raise. 
And to the Lord ascribe the praise. 



UNCLE SAM'S TROUBLES WITH' HIS 
CHILDREN. 



Uncle Sam had money plenty^ 
And strove with all his mighty 

To learn his numerous children, 
To do exactly right. 

Years wore away quite swiftly. 

Their strength grew with their age ; 

And Carrie got so jealous. 
She flew into a rage. 

She meditated on it, 

And soon fixed up a plan ; 
To alienate her sisters. 

And ruin the old man. 



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She kept the plot so quiet. 

Her father didn't know, 
Exactly her intention, 

But thought he'd get a blow. 

First one, and then another, 
She caused to go astray, 

And take their father's earnings^ 
All they could get away, 

iSays he I'm going to them, 
And offer all that's fair ; 

Although they are so selfish, 
Fve not a child to spare. 

They saw him at a distance, 
And knew him by his walk ; 

Then huddled up together. 
And soon began to talk. 

*' Said they we know you're waitingj 
To set our darkies free : 

Now all that we are asking, 
Is go and let us be." 

To murder their kind lather, 

He knew their hearts were bent ; 

And ruin his dear children. 
Who were at home content. 

He took his loyal children, 
And dress'd them up in blue, 

Then said, bring back your sisters. 
Your backing shall be true. 

They fought on land and water ^ 
Where many a life was lost ; 

And their kind-hearted fathefy 
Will have to foot the cost. 

They asked for strength from beaYen, 

To settle up their jars ; 
And prayed to the Redeemer, 

To guide the stripes and stars. 



freedom's bannek. 39 

DEATH OP JOHN W. COLEMAN. 

When a call was made for soIdierSj 

He waited not for cheers ; 
Said he this time Fm going. 

Among the volunteers. 

^Twas one day in December, 

From friends he went away, 
And was wounded in a battle, 

A year from the next May, 

At Chancellorsville they tell me^ 

After the strife was o'er, 
He was left among the rebels 

Some fourteen days or more. 

He lay there almost starving, 

In pain with undress'd wounds. 
The heaven was his covering, 

His bed was the cold ground. 

When orders had been given. 

He to Washington was sent 5 
There he was kindly treated, 

But soon his days were spent. 

He knew that his dear mother, 
Was sleeping neath the sod, 
And that her death-bed warning, 

Was put your trust in God. 

He said to his kind Chaplain, 

Please let my father know, 
That I am going happy. 

From all things here below. 

Ere July days were ended, 

A messenger did come. 
To waft his waiting spirit, 

To its eternal home. 

They laid his lifeless body 

Down in the silent tomb ; 
But it has been reburied, 

By friends in deepest gloom. 



40 fbeedom's bannke. 

His grave is in Meigs county, 
Close by his mother's side ; 

And friends that's left lamenting. 
Are scattered far and wide. 

May all his friends and kindred. 
On this terrestial shore, 

Serve God, that they may meet him, 
Where parting is no more. 



INSCRIBED TO GOVERNOR CORWIN'S 
CHILDREN. 



Come children, dear, I pray draw near. 

And give me your attention j 
It is your father's worthy name^ 

Which I would like to mention. 

Though suddenly he left you here, 
I trust in Christ he's sleeping : 

Death's chilling wave has put an end. 
To ail his pain and weeping. " 

Though nature's ties were very strong, 

God suffered them to sever ; 
But do not think the parting day. 

Is going to last jorever. 

For when the last loud trumpet sounds. 

There can be no retreating ; 
Then summoned to the bar of God, 

You'll have another meeting. 

Then while the lamp of life shall burn. 

May you improve the hours ; 
And gather knowledge from God's law. 

Like honey from rich flowers. 

That when death's chilling winter comes, 
With lamps well trimmed and burning ; 

You may go home to dwell with God,- 
From whence there's no returning. [ 



freedom's banner. 41 

But if tlie gospel road should seem. 

Too narrow, straight or thorny, 
Say would you miss the joys above, 

For mines in California ? 

If you had power to scan the earth. 

To the most distant region, 
No lasting pleasure could you find, 

Outside of pure religion. 

When California's richest mines. 

Shall be to atoms riven, 
May you with your kind father wear. 

Bright crowns in highest heaven. 



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INSCRIBED TO GENERAL SHERMAN ON 
THE DEATH OF HIS SON WILLIE. 

In that bright celestial city. 

Free from sorrow, care and pain. 

He will wear a crown of glory, 
Where immortal, spirits reign. 

Thoughts of war cannot alarm him, 

Nor yet fever scorch his brow : 
God has blessed him with promotioia. 

He is not a sergeant now. 

When they used to call him sergeant. 

Soon his lovely face would flush ; 
But with stars upon your shoulder. 

In his presence now you'd blush. 

There with hosts of shining angels, 

On a golden harp he'll play ; 
None to countermand the order, 

He will reign in endless day. 

Death's triumphant sword has severed. 
Those strong ties which bound him here, 

May they yet unite in heaven. 
Where there is no parting tear. 

On the golden streets of glory, 

There to pluck from life's fair tree, 

Fruit, which grows without a failure, 
Eat, and live eternally. 



42 fjieedom's bannee. 

DEATHS BY DROWNING. 

On the death of Mrs, Ahhy Curr^ Misses .Mollk and Annie 
Crooks and Mr. James Broiim ; likeunse the narrow escape 
of Eddie and Ellie Crooks. 

Winter's icy chain bad vauisliedj 

^Twas in eighteen sixty-five : 
Twent}' days of March were ende i. 

And each one was yet alive. 

Naught appeared to mar their vision, 
All their hopes were bright and clear ; 

8oon they ventured in a john-boat, 
Never thinking death was near. 

When the beautiful Ohio. 

Was of ordinary height. 
They were used to walking over 

To their uncle's, just in sight. 

Providentially for Ellie, 

She was left to stav all nio-ht ; 
Or undoubtedly she never 

Would have seen the morning light. 

When the rest had homeward started, 
Friends and kindred soon were shocked. 

Death's dark door with unseen fingers, 
In 'the water was unlocked. 

(Jod preserved the life of Eddie, 

Strange indeed though it may seem ; 

All with feet upon the bottom, 

Might have looked above the stream. 

Soon in Captain Crooks' parlor. 

His two daughters lifeless laid ; 
With a niece, and Brown (the young man) 

Who for years had with them stayed^ 

God, who works and none can hinder, 
Cut them off while in their prime ] 

But I trust they are transplanted, 
In that bright and better clime. 

There on flowing fields of pleasure, 
May they for their kindred wait, 

Till the silent warden enters. 
And unlocks the golden gate. 



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Where the tree of life is blooming, 

And all tears are wiped away ; 
May they yet be reunited^ 

There to Hy8 in endieSvS dar. 



THE MYSTERY SOLVED. 

Come all ye blind enquiring souls. 

And listen unto me ; 
One of God's chosen children has. 

Just solved the roystery. 

At least he did profess to be. 
One God had chose and sent ; 

To help light up the King's high==wav ; 
Which leads from banishment. 

Some one informed a Dutchman; (shrewd) 
Who chanced to pass that way. 

That they were going out to hear. 
The w^ise man preach and pray, 

^« Said he the rules of etiquette, 
I do not like to brea^; 
. But just lend me a change of clothes, 
A low seat I will take.'' 

God's chosen son did oft aver, 

(Nor thought the Dutchman nigh/] 

That in and into always meant, 
Just at, or else near by. 

Undoubtedly he thought he had. 

Performed a splendid feat : 
Said he there's room for any now, 

And quickly took his seat. 

THE ENLIGHTENED DUTCHMAN'S BIPLY 

pless de Lord my bredren dear, 

Ish glad ish here to-night ; 
De scales hab fallen from mine eyes, 

I hab received mine sight, 

De Lord hash power and mercy too, 

None ob you will deny ; . i 

For Jonah wash not in de whale. 

He onlv wash nea.r hr. 



44 FREEDOM'S BANNER. 

O pless de Lord, my bredren dear. 
And let your cheeks be dry ; 

For sinners can^t get into hell; 
They'll only go near by. 

L>e iiery furnace it was heat, 
De power of Cot to try ; 

De Hebrew children Avere not burnt, 
Although they stood near by. 

Vot happy times we's going to hab. 

Trough long eternity ; 
.Xeider in Heben or in hell, 
Outside each place we'll be. 

pless de Lord my bredren dear, 
Ish glad ish here to-night ; 

Ish much enlightened, pless de Lord, 
I hash received my sight. 



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CAN WE STAND THE TEST AT THE BAR 
OFaOD? 

Say parents do you think with me ? 
There's some responsibility. 
We've children trusted to our care. 
How can we answer for it there. 

Say shall we all their failings hide ? 
Or must we for transgressions chide ? 
How could we bear to hear them say, 
. 'Twas pa or ma led me astray. 

We have God's law left for us here, 
But it may yet prove to us dear ; 
Unless in it we do delight, 
'Twill sink us down to endless night. 

In a few words you'll have my mind, 
To children we should ail be kind ; 
But not uphold them in a wrong. 
Though they should urge it e'er so strong. 

May I, for one in wisdom's ways, 
Spend here my few remaining days ; 
That when my Saviour comes again. 
I may go home with him to reign. 



FREEDOM S BANNER. 

Just four of mine have past away. 
To live with Christ in endless day • 
Their years were numbered under seven, 
I've only three that's out of Heaven, 

I'll pray that we may meet again, ' 
When we are done with toil and pain ; 
Where tears for friends are never shed. * 
To dwell with Christ our livinsr head 



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ADVICE TO YOUNG MEN. 

Nearly all the young men of every grade, 

Chose each a companion for life ; 
But sometimes in making up their minds too soon, 

It causes great sorrow and strife. 

Then while from the husband's great cares you're free, 

If you'll take the advice of a friend, 
Come out like a hero, the gospel obey, 

And then to that matter attend. 

It surely can't harm you, or any one eLse, 

To obey the Redeemer's kind voice ; 
'Twill fit you for life and also for death. 

And assist you in making a choice. 

The Lord has provided a city above. 
And the road that leads to it, is plain : 

That road is marked out in His own written word. 
You have read and may read it again. 

He has not provided his children a home, 
And left them to guess the way there ; 

You can see it as plain as the sun at noon-day, 
If you only will read it with care. 

I trust you will learn what the Lord doth require, 
And obey it from hearts filled with love ; 

Then choose your companionto live with through life, 
Who are laying up treasures above. 

When you each have ended your pilgrimage here. 
May you meet on that heavenly shore ; 

Where sin is a stranger and sorrow unknown. 
And friends will be parted no more. 



46 FREEDOM'S BANNER, 

ON THE 17TII CHAPTER OF St. JOHN 

A man of words and not of deeds, 
Looks much to me like human creeds : 
The Bible is mj only guide, 
You may have all the creeds beside. 

Christ did for his apostles pray. 
That none of them should q-q astrav : 
He said he'd lost perdition's son, 
And prayed the rest might all be one. 

My Saviour prayed for me I know, 
Some eighteen hundred years ago ; 
For I the apostle's word received, 
And through them on Christ believed.- 

I have an interest surely there. 
And want my neighbors all to share ; 
Look careful and you all can see, 
What he requires of you and me. 

He says He wants us to unite. 
Would not that be a pleasing sight ? 
That to the world it might be clear, 
It was his Father sent him here. 



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MY THOUGHTS IN ^01. 

If I had wings like Noah's dove, 

To Charleston I would soar, 
And take with'me the stripes and stars, 

To that seceding shore. 

I'd wave those stripes above their heads, 

And loud for Union cry ; 
Then tell them thousands in the North 

Would for those colors die. 

That those brave men have pass'd away, 

Who did our freedom gain. 
But they had left brave sons enoiigh. 

Our freedom to maintain. 



FREEDOM S BANNER. 

And their best policy woiild be 

To yield to wholesome laws. 
For Northern men could make them smart, 

Far worse than Irish taws. 

That our best Union men would hate 

To see a revolution, 
But sister Carrie, you must stand 

Up to the Constitution. 

Likewise that Abe would never fear. 

To have his work inspected, 
That they might yet have cause to think 

Jackson was resurrected. 

For he would never stop for knots, 
His rails were split clear through ; 

And if they fought with Union men, 
They'd find a Hickory crew. 

Then I would clap my wings agpJn, 

And homeward I would soar, 
Praying the Lord to grant us peace, 

On earth for evermore. 

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THE FAITH OF A CHILD, 

My oldest son of sixteen years, 
Went forth to face the foe ; 

Said he, for me you must not grieve. 
They won't have pa you know. 

His little sister disappeared, 
And for some time she stayed ; 

Then she returned and said don't cry. 
For I have cried and prayed. 

God must be in our army, ma, 

You sa}^ He's everywh^e, 
Then won't He watch m^ brother, 

In ansY/er to my prayer. 

Her brother safely did return, 
Her voice in thanks did raise ; 

And now her spirit dwells above, 
Where prayer is changed to praise. 



INDEX. 

Lift' tiud Death of Our Martyred President, ^> 

Life and Death of Gen. Scott, 1 

The Leading Events of April, 1865, 9 

The Northern Ship, 11 

^- Hurrah for Brough," 12 

Inscribed to the New School Democracy, 12 

Harrison Chase, 13 

The Electoral Vote of 1864, 14 

Composed for James G. Mitchell, 14 

On the Life of William Tecumseh Sherman, 15 
Composed for a Mother to Send to Her Son in the Army, 17 

A Warning to Dancers, !"< 

On the Death ot Arthur and Wesley Lawrence, 18 

On the Death of Asbury and Marion Mills, I** 

The Battle of Fisher's Hill, 20 

Sherman's Raid, 22 

Composed for Columbus W. Reed, 2^: 

On the Death of Gov. Corwin, 24 

The Union Ship, 25 

On the Death of T. C. Torrence, 26 

Information Wanted, 2T 

On the Death of Sergeant E. P. Tiffany, 28 

On the Death of Captain Edwin Keyes, 29 

On the Death of Sylvester G. Shumway, 30 

Morgan's Raid, 31 

Life of Gen. Grant, 34 

Uncle Sam's Troubles With His Children, 37 

Death of John W. Coleman, 39 

To Gov. Corwin's Childj;en,' 40 

Death of Willie Sh^rnii| '- ^- 41 

Deaths by Drow-ningw^^ '4 42 

The Mystery ^olj^ * 43 

Can We ^tan^-tfe Test at the Bar.^f God ? 44 

Advice 16 ^oung Men, ^^^ 

My Thoughts in '61. 46 

On the 17th Chapterjof St. John, 46 

The Faith of a Child, 47 











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